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The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

The public should bear in mind
that !. was the Butler Ice Co, who
inaugura,ed the low price. On ice.
Ii YOU want pure crystal ice, prompt
delivery and down weights and
square deal. and prices as low as the
lowest. send your orders to
GEO. \. ToDD.
Manager Butler Ice Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Judge Parkinson has IN his pos
session two pieces Of Spanish coin
which are in all probability the oldest
pieces OF money in the county. Ore
is dated I776 and the other bears the
figures 1880 Both pieces are worn
very thin and the figures cannot be
seen by the naked eve.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04
Does it Pay to Raise Potatoes?

Below we will give the farmers o.
this county few cold facts and fig
ures 10 digest as to whether it pays
them to simply stick to king corn
exclusively as the one paying crop
OF this section OF the State, and
whether there is not other products
of the soil that will pay them better
per acre for their labor expended.
We believe there is, and in proof OF
the assertion will take the crop re-
port of Chas. Wilder, living short
distance south Of Butler. Last season
he planted o5 acres OF potatoes,
raised about SO bushels per acre.
sold $1,000 worth during the winter,
has from 1900 to 1850 bushels lef
tor sale besides about 400 bushels
saved tor seed. The eXperimen
| has been so sati>faCto he is plant
ing 200 acres this ycal and says h
expects with good season to rai>'
| zoo bushels to The acre. Now ger
| lemen the above are facts, and i
YOU corn mer can present a bette
showing on the same amount Of Ian
bring in your figures.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

The OSth anniversary OF the Odd
Fellows was celebrated here Tues
dav. Adrian Lodge, over 80 strong,
and Butler Lodge, 40 strong, were
present. Rev. Hackney, of Clin-
ton, addressed the brethren and q
tull attendance at the opera house,
and the whole dav was occupied in
speeches, eating, &c. The Rich
Hill band furnished most excellent
music. We regret the want Of space
This week for full account of the
proceedings r. II. Review.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

A peculiar freak OF nature was
the rain OF snow balls. Monday. 1t
actually rained balls or snow as
large as a walnut. which. when
they struck the ground spread out
with splash. 1t did not seem as
If they contained much water, but it
being warm enough to thaw them
about as fast as they tell, the ground
was soon sheet of water. Such a
phenomenon was never witnessed by
any OF our citizens before.-Cas>
County Leader.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04
DORM & PIERCE-BaRBERs

None but sober hands employed.
Special attention given to hair cutting,
both for gentlemen. ladies and chill
dren. sea foam and shampoo. The
public Is invited to call andsee US.
North Side Square.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04
BITLER WEEKLY TINES

WNoTIcE TO TEAcHERs:-Public Ex-
,minatlons for the benefit OF those per-
sons desiring to teach in Bates county,
will be held on the Sd Saturday of each
nonth in the Ohio street school house,
Butler, Mo-, and on the Ist Saturday of
each month in the West side school house,
Rich Hill, Mo-, the examination COM
mencing each day at o o'clock. A. NJ.
w. w. GRAVES.
County School Commissioner
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

English Spawn Linlmens removes
all hard, soft, or calloused Jumps and
blem'>hes from horses, Blood SPAWN.
Cufb>, Splints. Sweeney, Stiles,
Sprains, Sore and Swollen throst,
coughs, etc. Save $50 BY use of one
bottle. Warranted by w. J. Lan.-
down, Druggist, Butler. xiv
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Nj. n. Neel. one of our very
Oldest and most reliable subscribers,
called Saturday and, a. he has done
foundation OF the paper. had the fig
ures set up another wear.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Nj. g. Manly. of Rich Hill, was
in the CITY Friday. MIR. Manly went
to St. LOUIS Monday as a witness in
the noted otherlngham case. Foth-
erngham was a clerk at the Tai
mage house when Mr.. Manly was
proprietor.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Jim Abel will quit the road on
rhe hrst OF the month and settle in
Fl Smith, AK. Mr.. Abel Is re
garded as one of the best statesmen
on the road from Kansas City. He
has host of TRENDS in Lamar who
wish him well.-Lamar Democrat.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Mr.. Sly closed up his trade on
the Advertiser Thursday and came
down here to, dav to look after busl-
ness at tins office. He saws the
people here must decide our fate.
He does not care how it goes. F os-
ter Free Press.
Mr.. Sly has sold his interest ir
the Adrian Advertiser to Tip krk
patrick.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Major !. \. Bradley, of Papln-
vile, was IN the CITY the last of the
week. The major appears to be
enloving excellent health. He is one
of the most prominent men in the
county, and bears the stamp OF ma
ture's nobleman.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

w. w. Wnn. the gentleman who
purchased the Ashbv Hamilton
tArm. IN Summit township. was in
the city TUESDAY,. He is live real
estate man aud We hope he will
conclude to locate among US.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Paint your houses and ornament
your yards with grass, flowers and
shade trees. 1t not only adds to the
value OF your property. but improves
the looks OF the town.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Miss Lassie Sims, who is teaching
school near Altoona, spent SATURDAY.
and SUNDAY in Butler with her pa
rents.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Mrs. A Henry will leave this
week for Baldwin, Kansas, to visit
ner parents few weeks.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Miss Hattie Bell, OF New Home
township, Is visiting Mrs. ]. D.
Allen.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Chinese lotteries are SAID to draw
ST. 900 daily out OF Oakland, Cal.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Preparations are beng made to
build on an extensive scale the COM
ing season in Butler.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Wesley Warnock, OF Mound town
ship, eft for Kentucky, last Thurs
day. He into ms u> that his busi-
ness IS to buy fine Jack.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Wash HolIaway's son, Eddie, is
quite sick, with very little hopes ot
his recovery.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Judge J. d. Parkinson who has
been attending court at Osceola and
Greenfield, Mo-, for the past FIVE
weeks, returned home Sunday night.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Butler was overhowIn. with
prangers Saturday.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Samuel Levy has returned home
from his trip 10 New York.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Read Lewl, Hoffman, ADVERTISE
ment, He wants wool now.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Miss Lou Frizell. who is teaching
near Foster Sundayed with her
parents in this city.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Mss Ora Miller, of Nevada, Wis
tied Mrs. kennett last week.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Mr.. Abel has treated his resi-
dence on Ohio stree, to a fresh coat
OF white paint. and also buht ncw
side walk IN front of same.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

We are Glad TO report that Mrs
I. w. Hannah is much better.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04
LOCAL ITEMS

The Butler Woolen Mills will be
started up this week
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

NJ. a. aynard has sold his post
office book store to John DAVIS.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Ashhv Sims, of Pleasanton, spent
Sunday IN the city with his parents.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Attention is called to the sale
notice of .Ashhv Hamilton in another
column He Will offer large
amount Of fine stock for sale.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

MIR. and Mrs. w. f. Walton.
Miss Bell Davis. Col. W. NJ. Mize.
and Judge J. S. Francisco, went to
Kansas City last week to hear Booth
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

County court met on Monday, all
members present.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

The resignation OF w. r Crock
ct, postmaster 1T Nevada. has been
accepted and Mr.. Crocket is again
at his post ~ rditor OF the Democrat.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

Monday morning III the record
ers office Judge Iohu II. Sullen>,
IN the most artistic and approve d
style OF the art. united IN marriage
James Amer to Elvina Amer, both
OF LeRov. Kansas
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

The |. y. Q. +. boys who went to
Rich Hill last Tuesday report good
tine had and were much pleased
with the reception given them by
their brethren and the citizens OF
Rich Till.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

\ number of oar Young folks IN
loved themselves ON the banks of the
Manas DIES Cvgnc river fishing Sat
urdav.
The Butler weekly times., 1887-05-04

The Ruve murder mystery IN y err.
non county has been cleared up.
John Jones the Young man arrested
charged with the crime has made Il
tull confession. clajmiu. that he shot
Ruye in self defense.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
THE SECOND DISTRICT CoURr.
proceedings Of the May, 1887, Term
Hon. Case Broderick Presiding-
Tuesday, May II.

proceedings OF the May, 1887, Tern
Hon. Case Broderick Presidiur-
Tuesday. May II.
The People vs.. Frank Armstrong
Indicted for murder at last term
found guilty, but granted a new tria
by the Supreme Court. Set for tr;a
the 3Oth inst.
Mary Crawford vs.. James Glenn
defendant gives notice that on the
Soth instant he will apply for leave
to f1le an amended answer herein.
The calendar being called, the fol.
lowing cases were ordered dismissed
at plaintiff 8 costs:
Minnie j. Lane VS.. D. w. Lane:
In the matter of Mahala Hagan,
etc.;
H. W. Smith VS.. J. A. Benson ct al :
d. w. Smith vs.. J. A. Benson:
H. w. Smith VS.. J. A. Benson and
Rothermel;
}. M. Burkett vs.. VIM. Rabjohn,
ct al.
}. M. Burkett, administrator, etc,
ct al, vs.. Andrew Toulouse ct al
d. E. Waldron appointed counsel for
the absent heirs.
y. J. jackson, respondent, vs.. J. F.
Downward ct al, appellants-Order of
dismissal heretofore entered in this
cause set aside, and the same is re-
stored upon the calendar.
T. j. Kingsbury VS.. w. S. Myers
Default of defendant entered.
A. P. Woodwork ct al. vs.. j.
Bowles-Demurrer withdrawn; de.
PENDANT given five days to answer.
S. b. Klngsbury VS.. w. w. Yeates,
Assessor - Dismissed at plaintiffs
costs, and injunction dissolved.
Clark Stanton ct al. VS.. J. P. Nc
Kissick-Demurrer withdrawn, and
hearing on motion to dissolve iniunc-
ton postponed until Saturday, the
21st inst.
Henry Lufkin VS.. Clark Stanton ct
al.-Demurrer withdrawn; defendant
given until the 23d inst. to answer.
w. P. Chandler VS.. E. S. Chase ct
al.-Judgment and decree entered;
the clerk to compute the amount due
On note and mortgage, and written
findings to be filed.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17

ing as high as 1900 ounces to the ton.
ing ore. '''a'
The school trustees, at a meeting
neld yesterday, decided to keep the
school going until the first of Jnlv
ana to reopen the primary depart,
ment as soon as they can get into the
new schoolhouse. They expect to be
able to do this next week.
, J.. G. Conklin, Jr., has arrived from
Salt Lake City to look after the sam.
Ping' shipping, aad assaying Of the
ores OF the Carrie Leonard mine
For . while he will spend most of his
time It the mine; but after the roads
ase thoroughly opened and the ser.
wee Is organized he will be on Wood
River quite as much as in Smoky.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
THE GOLD BELT RAILWAY.
1T WILL PROBABLY BE BUILT THIS
YEAR.
A Corps Of Engineers Ordered Here At
Once, to Survey the Road, Locate the
Road. bed-Etc.

a CorPs OF Engineers Ordered Here ri
Once, to Survey the Road, Locate the
Road.bed-Etc.
Professor Churchill still remains
here' and is evidently quite busily en-.
gagged In visiting mines on the Gold
Belt, taking samples therefrom, and
having them assayed. Just what the
gentleman's intentions are have not
leaked out, as he prefers to keep his
own counsel, and avoid condolences
or conferences that might lead him to
commit himself. It is known, how.
ever that he is intently watching de.
velopments in the Croesus mine. and
that be is likewise keeping close
watch OF developments in the Camas
NO. 2 mine, which is generally be-
i'eved to be about to change hands
for sum approximating two millions
OF dollars. This, together with the
fact that, at a meeting Of business
men held in this city last December,
Professor Churchill spoke as if he
was decidedly in favor of building /.
railway to the Gold Belt, invests his
movements with considerable interest.
Therefore when, this morning, q
ZINES reporter met him at Wolters's
assay office, it was but natural that he
should inquire of the Professor if he
was going to allow John Gilman to
get away with his railroad scheme
'No, sir!" replied the Professor, de.
cidedly. "That is to say, do not
think that Mr.. Gilman will build the
road by the time it shall be needed; I
am, therefore, making arrangements to
have the road surveyed, the right-of-
way and depot grounds secured, etc.
A corps of engineers is already under
orders to make a survey up Grow
gulch to the Gold Belt; then to locate
the road-bed, set grade-stakes, etc.
They will also make profile and all
other working maps"
"And what then?" asked the re-.
porter.
swell, I'm not going to do all that
for fun, you know" said the Profes.
sor, laughing.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
THE WRECKED SPOKANE.
Thrilling Description by a Lawyer
Who Was Saved-The Accident Caused
by Criminal Recklessness.

Thrilling Description by Lawyer
Who Was Saved-The Accident Caused
by Criminal Recklessness.
Daily Oregonian.l
The loss of the little steamer Spo-
kane on the Occur d'Alene river was
due to gross ignorance and criminal
recklessness on the part of the owner.
The boat was about IS feet long mot
larger than the fishing boats on the
Columbia !, aud had little boiler and
engine which worked little screw.
She had no deck and no house, an
awning serving to keep off the rain.
Nelson Martin, the master, knows alb.
solutely nothing about steamboats, or
navigation. George Ellis was engi
neer. He knows nothing about an
engine, still less about steering, and
had never been down the river before
in his life. The boat had not been
Inspected, there was not a life pre-
server OH board, and neither Martin
nor Ellis had a license, yet they per-
mitted 10 men to take passage in the
little craft, knowing that the river,
from recent rains and melted snow,
was roaring torrent.
Hon. Dave Gcodsell, of this city,
was passenger on the Inflated craft
He arrived here yesterday. He says
that the boat, with a careful pilot,
would have been safe enough in the
Willamette on quiet summer day,
but not in swollen mountain stream.
Probably his anxiety to return home,
and the optimistic hope that every
thing would come out all right, led
him to take passage. The boat left
Kingston Monday morning. None of
the passengers knew then that Martin
and Ellis were so ignorant, or not one
of them would have started. The &C
cident occurred about a mile below
Kingston. At this point the river is
about 400 feet wide. A large drift
of logs divides it into two channels of
almost equal width. AS the boat ap-
preached the drift, Ellis, who was at
the wheel. looked at the passengers
and in most innocent tones inquired:
(which side shall l take?" The next
instant the boat struck log and cap
sized.
Mr.. Goodsell was on the lower side
of the craft, and went down. In a
second he came to the surface and
began to look around. He saw that
two or three men had taken refuge on
the drift, but he feared to try to reach
it, because he knew the upper logs
were likely to turn when taken hold
of, and the swimmer would be carried
under the drift. Over to the left, and
some distance down stream, he saw a
clump of trees, half submerged by the
high water, and determined to make
for them. He is strong swimmer,
and had no trouble in reaching place
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
Opening this Evening.

Charles Harvey and Homer Emer-
son have leased the Van Ness place,
corner of Croy and Main streets, and
will open at 6 o'clock this evening,
with large stock of first class wines,
liquors and cigars. As two "whiter''
boys do not live. they will undoubt-
edly do well.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17

of safety. All he had to do was to
keep afloat and kind steer for shore.
The current took him down fas,
enough. He thinks the current was
about twelve miles an hour. He was
the first to reach shore, and then with
long pole aided two others, who had
followed him, to reach land. One of
them, Scandinavian, was almost ex.
hausted, and had hold of a twig
about twenty feet from the bank, and
refused to let go until Mr.. Goodsell
showed pole out to him.
Five men had found refuge in the
drift. One of them had q revolver
and emptied the Eve chambers BY
firing, hoping to attract the atte ntion
OF the people of Kingston. They
were expecting the accident, so they
told the survivors afterward, and were
ready to render assistance. They
came in small boats and one by ono
the men on the drift were taken off
and rowed ashore. The little boats
were strong, and, with experienced
men, there was no danger. Mr..
Goodsell and his two companions
who landed on the opposite bank
from Kingston, walked up stream
about half mile, where the current
was not so swift, and were rowed
across. A well-known business man
of Kingston told Mr.. Goodsell that he
had warned Martin against attempt.
ing the dangerous trip and offered to
send his son, who knew the river
we'll, as pilot, but Martin said he
thought he could make it anyhow.
Mr.. Pike, the traveller for Hegele &
Co., made a gallant struggle for his
life, but committed the fatal error of
trying to battle against the current.
After the boat capsized, Mr.. Pike
took to the right. Looking back he
saw the men on the drift and decided
to attempt to reach the drift. If he
had kept straight on he, no doubt,
would have been able to reach the
right bank, just as Mr.. Goodsell
reached the left shore; but evidently
his mind was bent on reaching the
drift, and it was an upstream strug-
gle. With strong strokes he made
a little Roadway against the current,
but those who were on the drift, bet
ter able to judge of the swlftness of
the water than he in his desperation.
shouted to him that he could not
reach the drift, and urged him to
swim down the stream. But he kept
on, and finally seized twig, which he
held firmly. BY this time he was
nearly exhausted. Soon he let 90,
evidently hopeless and benumbed,
and sank out of sight.
Four of the passengers chung to
the keel of the boat, which was car
ried about half mile down to an.
other drift, where they made their es-
cape. The boat was swept under the
drift.
Mr.. Goodsell thinks that two per.
sons in addition to the four whose
names were telegraphed yesterday,
were drowned.
Mr.. Green, deputy United States
Marshal of Idaho, had a very narrow
escape. He is fat man and good
swimmer. He was swept under the
FIRST drift, but, as good luck would
have it, there were few loose logs,
and he "bobbed up serenely" between
Two logs, got astride of one and then
'rawled to the solid drift, not getting
l scratch.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
Good Results In Every Case.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being induced
to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, he was entirely cured by
use of a few bottles. Since which time
he has used it for all coughs and colds in
his family with best results. This is the
experience of thousands whose lives have
been saved by this wonderful discovery.
Trial bottles free at J. A. Rupert's drug
store.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
s SMILE s.

Little bits Of margins,
Little deals in wheat,
Turn the man Of money
Into . dead beat.
A festive pair of deuces.
With . good supply Of "ssnd,"
Often down three aces
In q poker hand.
The race Of spring Is almost run,
The joyous summers near,
And studhoss posters, bold and black,
On fences do sppear.
She was thinner than . bed post,
She was taller than Q rail;
She was yellow as q pumpkin.
She was slower than q snail;
She came from Indisnner,
She was just shut out of school;
She could bang on the pianner,
But she couldn't ride q mule.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
ErA-Lava Passenger, Express, and Stag
Line

ErA-Lava Passenger, Express, and Stage
Line
Will leave Haley at 6 a. M, arrive
at Bellevue Z a. m, on next Thurs.
day morning, 10Th instant. Fare So;
baggage allowance 20 pounds; all
over that four cents per pound. All
express business attended to promptly
and charges reasonable. Until fur
Their notice we will make two trips
per week.
M. J. WARD & Bros,
JOHN WARD, Proprietors.
Superintendent.
New Rich Blood
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17

Once alWaS0 open TO owners Of lock boxes.
General Delivery and Gall Boxes open from 40
.. m. until S:s0 p. m. Sundays. from II. pooa. 70
Money Order and Registry Department open
ssom 500 Q. m. until p. m. All Registers must
be in by II .. m, they will not leave that day.
No Money Order or Registry business transacted
On Sundays or legalholidays.
Smoky mail leaves Tuesdays ct .. M; arrives
Chursdays q 7 p. m.
H. DEw0. Postmaster.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
HALEY Postomce.


For the NotSn...... ........' '......... AVyO A. u
For Bullion. .I1O =.
All malls from NQldoon, Stanton. Or1cht0n, Sol.
-dier, Corral Creek. AAAnta and Rocky Bar arrive
And dauart by enafeood.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
HALEY and Gold Belt Stages
Daily Trips.

GOING-Leave HALEY at o'clock .. m, arriving
at Gilman at $50; Kelly gulch at 10 $50; Rich.
srdson's at IL; and Camas No. mill at noon.
RETURNING-Lesve Doniphan at $50 O'Clock
Richardson's at 4; Kelly gulch at Also: Gilman
at 8; and arrive at HALEY at 80 O'Clock.
Fare each way, 81 so.
apis CLAwsoN NELSON, Proprs.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
Soda Springs Mineral Water,

The best in the world-at the Idaho
Forwarding Company's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-05-17
Quiet Lodgings

On Main street, next to Halle
Thsater.
MRS. LEGRANDE, Proprietress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON Thursday, April 90 1897.
PgRsoxAr--sccretary Whitney started for New-York
this afternoon and will be absent until next week
A NEw HEAVY RIFLE-Orders have been given by the
Nav Department the ordnance shops at the Washing
ton Navy Yard begin Immediately the construction OF
another tennch breech loading red gun for the Bos-
ton The teninch guns now building at the Navy
Yard are well on toward completion.
MEXICAN PESsIoNs-It is stated at the Pension Office
that nearly 400 pensions have been granted un der the
Mexican Service act OF January 30 About 10000 Mex
can claims been received at tho Pension Office up to
date.
DECISION APPRovED.-Tne Acting Secretary OF tho In
terror has approved the decision Of the Commissioner OF
the General Land Office holding that the triangular body
OF land embracing some 100000 acres lying northwest
of the unforeted grant TO the oregon Central Railroad
Company, DO public lands and subject to entry.
THE MoSfroRs-The machinery Of tho monitors Terror
and Amphitrte, now at Philadelphia and Wilmington.
respectively is practically completed and the Secretary
of the Navy will In few days prescribe the form OF tests
which must be subjected before the vessels are ac
cepted by the Government
PRESIDENTIAL APPoISTMEsTs.-The President made the
following appointments to-day Isaac billiard Polk Of
California, TO be receiver OF public moneys at Los
Angeles Cal Frank W wena Of West Point, Ne6 to be
Register of the land office at Nobrara, Nsb Walter d.
Hospital for the Posmasters. Albert Loyelee,
at Adams N Y Wright 4. Perry, at Cold Spring, n Y.